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Angela Massaro-Fain, Peggy Kronus and Lori Ruth are the co-chairs for "Vegas Comes to the Ranch."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 6, 2021
Casino event at the Sarasota Polo Club a good bet for community

Sisterhood for Good hosts casino event at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts CEO Michelle Bianchi and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Community Relations Monaca Onstad are eager to introduce The Players to Lakewood Ranch through a children-focused programming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Players Theatre writes new chapter in Lakewood Ranch

'Storytelling Theatre' introduces The Players' children's programming to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
5. Danny Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High grad, won the Web.com Tour's Qualifying Tournament in 2018. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
Ten players to watch at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

From two-time major winners to Lakewood Ranch High grads, there are interesting stories throughout the field at the LECOM Suncoast Classic at Lakewood National Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 24, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: When is a party not a party?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2021
Home on Siesta Drive sells for $6.275 million

Bay Island Shores property is the top seller for Nov. 22-26 in the Sarasota, Siesta Key and Palmer Ranch areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Families take in the fireworks display at Bayfront Park during the Fourth of July celebration last year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 30, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.30.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior Austin Katz finished 15th in the nation in the 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials June 27 with a personal best time of 55.43 seconds.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sharks build for the future at U.S. Olympic Team Trials

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 26, 2010
MMS fall registration dates set

The Miss Manatee Softball League will host registration for its fall softball league from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 14, 21 and 28 and 6-8 p.m., Aug. 25 and Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Google overhead view of the existing Publix parking lot. Note the trees. Below: The first draft of the proposed parking lot. Expect a revised draft that restores more trees and landscaping.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Our View: The next Publix plan is a good one

As development goes on Longboat Key, a developer and property owner's first drawings and plans never make it to the finish line unscathed or without modification.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 2, 2019
Honoring hunger fighters

The couple co-founded the Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cottage is one of four properties businessman Chris Brown owns in Siesta Village.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 31, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Village property owner files third lawsuit

Village property owner Chris Brown sued Sarasota County for the third time about raising parking tax assessments on three of his parcels while lowering it for 74 properties.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 9, 2018
Girls Inc. performs Beauty and the Beast

"Beauty and the Beast" gets an all-female cast during Girls Inc. end of the summer production.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian coach Brett Mitchell watches his team's game against Southeast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2018
Blazers soccer team cares more about development than its record

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 21, 2020
Binge Blog: We are here to sell out and make money and stuff

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and "Perfume" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Gilbert W. McNeal Guardian Mike Parker conducts a sweep of the hallways. He says he enjoys talking with kids at lunchtime or visiting the playground. "You can form relationships where they feel like they can talk to you," he said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Second wave of Guardians head to Manatee County elementary schools

All district elementary schools now covered by Guardians.

  • East County
  • News
The RaceTrac gas station planned for SR 64 and Lena Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
County works toward 'complete streets' plan

Manatee County is developing plans that will allow it to provide more transit options on future and retrofitted roadways.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Weldon Frost |
  • July 21, 2010
MY VIEW: Politics again trumps common sense

There is no question British Petroleum is at fault for the oil spill, but the moratorium reeks of politics and is making matters worse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota County has requested the Army Corps of Engineers withdraw their "finding of no significant impact" regarding a city of Sarasota plan to dredge Big Pass.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 23, 2016
County commission intervenes in Big Pass dredge

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously voted to request an environmental impact statement regarding the Big Pass dredge.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 6, 2020
Royal Rummage early bird sale a massive shopping day on Longboat Key

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea event brought hundreds to the church to shop bargains for a good cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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